Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 719 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212115
Common Names
- Anthyllis
- Vulneraria Anthyllis
- Vulneraria Bush
Synonyms
- Anthyllis vulneraria vulneraria [unknown]
- Vulneraria anthyllis Scop. [valid]
- Anthyllis collina Salisb. [illegitimate]
- Anthyllis leguminosa Gray [illegitimate]
Description
Anthyllis vulneraria (also called kidney vetch, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that can grow up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is found in dry, rocky hillsides and grasslands. It has a rosette of leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Anthyllis vulneraria is used in furniture making, flooring, and boat building. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. carpatica (Pant.) Nyman
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. forondae (Sennen) Cullen
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. polyphylla (DC.) Nyman
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. weldeniana (Rchb.) Cullen
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. rubriflora (DC.) Arcang.
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. maritima (Hagen) Corb.
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. subscaposa Cullen
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. abyssinica (Sagorski) Cullen
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. maura (Beck) Maire
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. saharae (Sagorski) Maire
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. alpestris (Hegetschw.) Asch. & Graebn.
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. argyrophylla (Rothm.) Cullen
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. arundana (Boiss. & Reut.) Vasc.
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. boissieri (Sagorski) Bornm.
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. bulgarica (Sagorski) Cullen
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. hispidissima (Sagorski) Cullen
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. iberica (W.Becker) Jalas
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. lapponica Hyl.
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. pulchella (Vis.) Bornm.
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. vulnerarioides (All.) Arcang.
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. balearica (Coss. ex Marès & Vigin.) O.Bolòs & Vigo
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. boscii Kerguelen
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. multifolia (W.Becker) O.Bolòs & Vigo
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. nana (Ten.) Tammaro
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. ajmasiana (Pau) Raynaud & Sauvage
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. colorata (Juz.) Tzvelev
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. gandogeri (Sagorski) Maire
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. vitellina (Velen.) Kuzmanov
Anthyllis vulneraria var. font-queri (Rothm.) Cullen
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. microcephala (Willk.) Benedí
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. versicolor (Dalla Torre & Sarnth.) Gutermann
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. iframensis Cullen
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. matris-filiae Emb. & Maire
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. fruticans Emb.
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. busambarensis (Lojac.) Pignatti
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. saharae (Sagorski) Jahand. & Maire
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. variegata (Boiss.) Bornm.
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. borealis (Rouy) Jalas
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. guyotii (Chodat) Grenon
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. valesiaca (Beck) Guyot
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. vulneraria
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. pseudoarundana H.Lindb.
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. danica Lampinen
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. dertosensis (Rothm.) Font Quer
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. fatmae Font Quer
Anthyllis vulneraria sub. pinidicola Cullen
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthyllis vulneraria is a yellow-orange color and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthyllis abyssinica can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures of 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Where to Find Anthyllis vulneraria
Anthyllis vulneraria can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Anthyllis vulneraria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthyllis vulneraria?
Anthyllis vulneraria
What is the common name of Anthyllis vulneraria?
Common Kidney Vetch
What is the natural habitat of Anthyllis vulneraria?
Grasslands and rocky slopes
Species in the Anthyllis genus
Anthyllis subsimplex,
Anthyllis lemanniana,
Anthyllis lagascana,
Anthyllis warnieri,
Anthyllis hystrix,
Anthyllis baltica,
Anthyllis polyphylloides,
Anthyllis barba-jovis,
Anthyllis cytisoides,
Anthyllis montana,
Anthyllis polycephala,
Anthyllis tejedensis,
Anthyllis vulneraria,
Anthyllis cornicina,
Anthyllis lotoides,
Anthyllis aurea,
Anthyllis hamosa,
Anthyllis hermanniae,
Anthyllis onobrychioides,
Anthyllis ramburei,
Anthyllis rupestris,
Anthyllis circinnata,
Anthyllis splendens,
Anthyllis alpestris,
Anthyllis hispidissima,
Anthyllis pallidiflora,
Anthyllis hystrix,
Anthyllis currasii,
Anthyllis gamisansii,
Anthyllis terniflora,
Anthyllis apennina,
Species in the Fabaceae family